How designers go about selecting your lounge furniture
Laura Heynike Laura Heynike

How designers go about selecting your lounge furniture

Designing a cohesive interior is all about strategy and creativity. From defining sizing constraints and space plans to choosing investment pieces like sofas and dining tables, every decision shapes the overall design. In this blog, I share my process of creating a harmonious space, from the initial layout to selecting fabrics, colours, and textures. Whether it’s a tan leather sofa paired with a dark-stained dining table or accent pieces like cushions and throws, it’s about telling a story. And sometimes, all it takes is a bit of designer expertise to help make the final decisions.

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Why designers need to lead by saying no to product that is not sustainably certified
Laura Heynike Laura Heynike

Why designers need to lead by saying no to product that is not sustainably certified

Budget cuts often force us to compromise on sustainability, especially when specifying furniture. But it's time for a change. The furniture industry needs to make it easier to access sustainable, certified products. Otherwise, are we just creating a facade of sustainability in our designs? Let's push for transparency and make sustainable choices the norm, not the exception.

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